One of the most important contributions, France made to the development of art to the world
in the 18 th and 19 th centuries is the production of excellent pieces of Sevres porcelain. The
Sevres factory was developed under the patronage of Louis XIV, XV, XVI, Napolean and
Colbert the minister of Louis XIV, Mme De Pompaddour wife Louis XV and Marie
Antoinette the wife of Louis XVI in France.
This clock is fitted inside a metallic case within a Sevres porcelain vase. The clock is
surrounded by ormolu garlands.
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